Unit 2 Vocabulary

What is a constitution?

• A document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government

• A list of unalienable rights

• A collection of stories and myths

• A guide to cooking recipes

What are unalienable rights?

• Basic rights people are born with, also called natural rights

• Rights given by the government

• Privileges earned through hard work

• Rules for playing a game

What is the introductory part of a document called?

• Conclusion

• Amendment

• Preamble

• Appendix

What are additions made to a document called?

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Index

• Foreword

What does the word "pledge" mean?

• A promise

• A question

• A gift

• A warning

What does the word "allegiance" mean?

• Friendship

• Loyalty

• Happiness

• Freedom

What is a primary source?

• A second-hand account of an event

• A first-hand account of an event created by eyewitnesses

• A fictional story about an event

• A summary of an event written years later

What is a secondary source?

• An account of events created at a later date by someone not present

• A diary entry written during the event

• A photograph taken at the event

• A live news broadcast of the event

What does "point of view" mean in a document?

• The author's opinion or perspective influenced by personal circumstances

• The time period in which an event occurred

• The main idea of the document

• The author's writing style

What is "historical context"?

• The author's personal opinion

• The circumstances of the time in which an event occurred

• The main theme of a story

• The author's writing style